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Fundamental cellular processes such as endocytosis, cell motility, and cytokinesis are reliant on a cell's ability to produce force. The actin cytoskeleton plays a central role in force production in these processes.

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+ Actin filaments bend and twist in response to mechanical forces, storing elastic energy. Bent actin filaments + are found in diverse cellular structures, where this elastic energy can be used to do mechanical work. +

The helical structure of actin filaments results in the coupling of filament twisting and bending, - which impacts the structure of the actin network in 3D space. - This has implications for actin's function in force production and maintainance of subcellular structures. + which impacts the geometry of the actin network in 3D space. This influences how actin networks respond to + and participate in subcellular force production.

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